Psalms 49:6

49:6 They trust ¹  in their wealth

and boast ²  in their great riches.

Psalms 49:16-17

49:16 Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich ³ 

and his wealth multiplies! ⁴ 

49:17 For he will take nothing with him when he dies;

his wealth will not follow him down into the grave. ⁵ 

[49:6]  ¹ tn Heb “the ones who trust.” The substantival participle stands in apposition to “those who deceive me” (v. 5).

[49:6]  ² tn The imperfect verbal form emphasizes their characteristic behavior.

[49:16]  ³ sn When a man becomes rich. Why would people fear such a development? The acquisition of wealth makes individuals powerful and enables them to oppress others (see vv. 5-6).

[49:16]  ⁴ tn Heb “when the glory of his house grows great.”

[49:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “his glory will not go down after him.”